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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRIDGE & FREEZER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
ENGLISH
Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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- Page 1 Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............20 OPERATION Before Use ......................21 Product Features....................23 Control Panel ....................26 Ice and Water Dispenser.................27 Automatic Icemaker ..................28 Humidity Controlled Crispers .................30 Glide‘N’Serve.....................31 Shelf ........................31 Door Basket ......................32 Durabase......................33 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................34 Smart Diagnosis ....................36 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................37... - Page 3 Water Filter .......................38 Air Filter ......................40 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................41 Informaiton.......................50...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. - Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Page 6 • Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material. • Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.
- Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials • If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used.
- Page 8 • Ensure that the outlet socket is properly grounded, and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre.
- Page 9 • Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it. • Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.
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Page 10: Caution
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal • When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Operation... -
Page 11: Caring For The Environment
They may shatter if exposed to sudden temperature changes. • Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall. • To remove frost from the appliance, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • Dispose of the ice inside the ice bin in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage. -
Page 12: Installation Before Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation Climate Class Ambient Temperature Range ºC Dimensions and Clearances SN (Extended +10 - +32 Too small of a distance from adjacent items may Temperate) result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 50 mm of N (Temperate) +16 - +32 clearance between the back of the appliance and... -
Page 13: Removing The Handle
INSTALLATION Accessories 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners. *1 This feature is only available on some models. Removing the Freezer Drawer Handle Spanner A Spanner B Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 3.18 mm (1/8 in.) Allen C-Clip (Snap Ring) wrench and remove the handle. -
Page 14: Removing The Door And Drawer
INSTALLATION Removing the Door and visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. Drawer If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally. WARNING •... - Page 15 INSTALLATION Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and Detach all the wire harnesses remove the door. CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. NOTE • The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model. Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it CAUTION straight out. • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. Removing the Freezer Drawer WARNING • To prevent accidents, keep children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open.
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Page 17: Connecting The Water Line
INSTALLATION Water Supply Requirements CAUTION A cold water supply with water pressure between • Do not hold the handle when removing or 138 kPa and 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/cm²) is required to replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, operate the water dispenser. -
Page 18: Levelling And Door Alignment
INSTALLATION Firmly push the water tube onto the water inlet Press and hold the Water Filter button for valve and tighten up the collar nut. three seconds. The new water filter has been activated. Place a cup under the water dispenser to verify that water is flowing through the appliance. - Page 19 INSTALLATION may take several more turns, and be sure to height. Turn the nut to the right to raise the door or turn both leveling legs the same amount. to the left to lower it. Door Alignment (Standard Door Model) Both the left and right fridge doors have an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly.
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Page 20: Turning On The Power
INSTALLATION Turning on the Power Connecting the Appliance After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into the outlet socket. NOTE • After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 3 or 4 hours before you put food into the appliance. -
Page 21: Operation
NOTE specifications. If you wish to minimise the impact • Contact the LG Electronics customer information on the food storage due to a temperature rise, centre if the alarm sound continues even after seal or wrap the stored food in several layers. - Page 22 OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it can be stored fresh at a temperature of 4 °C or spoils easily at a low temperature. lower. • Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with food that is already frozen.
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Page 23: Product Features
OPERATION Product Features The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. Exterior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Control Panel Sets the refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode. - Page 24 OPERATION Interior LED Interior Lighting Lights up the inside of the fridge. Water Filter Purifies water. Replace the water filter every six months. See the Replacing the Water Filter section in this manual for details. Air Filter This function reduces odour inside the fridge compartment. Automatic Icemaker (Fridge) This is where ice is automatically produced and stored.
- Page 25 OPERATION Humidity Controlled Crisper Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity. Stores fruits and vegetables to keep fresh for as long as possible. Glide'N'Serve Store food items at a different temperature than the regular fridge area. Ice Bin Stores ice produced by the automatic icemaker.
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Page 26: Control Panel
Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application. icon shows the status of the appliance's network connection. The icon illuminates when the appliance is connected to the Wi-Fi network. -
Page 27: Ice And Water Dispenser
OPERATION Lock The lock function disables every other button on the display. • When power is initially connected to the appliance, the lock function is off. • To lock the control panel buttons, press and hold the Lock button until the icon appears in the display and the function is activated. -
Page 28: Automatic Icemaker
OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser NOTE Cleaning the Ice and Water Outlet • If you open the freezer door while water is being Wipe the water outlet or ice outlet frequently dispensed, the water dispensing will stop. with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily. •... - Page 29 Auto Shutoff (feeler arm) • If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source. If the problem continues, contact the LG Turning the Automatic Electronics customer information centre. Do not Icemaker On or Off use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.
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Page 30: Humidity Controlled Crispers
OPERATION NOTE NOTE • The ice bin should be emptied any time the • The Door-in-Door feature is only available on icemaker on/off switch is turned to the OFF (O) some models. position. Humidity Controlled Crispers Using the Humidity Controlled Crispers This feature is only available on some models. -
Page 31: Glide'n'serve
OPERATION Slightly tilt up the front, insert the crisper into CAUTION the frame and push it back into place. • Do not place any items on the Glide‘N’Serve cover. Line up the tabs on the Door-in-Door case with the slots on the door and push down until it snaps into place. -
Page 32: Door Basket
OPERATION • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks while they are cold. Shelves may break if drop into the slots. exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. Using the Folding Shelf This feature is only available on some models. -
Page 33: Durabase
OPERATION To assemble the baskets, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. Durabase Using the Durabase CAUTION • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. -
Page 34: Smart Functions
Internet service provider or refer to your appliance improvement purposes without notice wireless router manual. to users. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network • Functions may vary by model. connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection. - Page 35 Connecting to Wi-Fi equipment type Refrigerator is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ declaration of conformity is available at the application, allows the appliance to connect to a following internet address: home Wi-Fi network.
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Page 36: Smart Diagnosis
LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application. -
Page 37: Maintenance Cleaning
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior • When removing a shelf or drawer from inside General Cleaning Tips the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to • Performing manual defrosting, maintenance or the appliance. - Page 38 - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact maximum operating water temperature of this filter system is 37.8 °C. the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre. For Further assistance, visit our • Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when website at lg.com.
- Page 39 With the water filter tabs in the horizontal position, push the new water filter • Failure to replace filters when required or using non LG authorised water filters can cause the filter cartridge to leak and result in property damage.
- Page 40 - When the air filter indicator lights up. • To purchase the air filter: - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre. For further assistance, visit our website at lg.com Rotate the air filter cover clockwise until the hooks engage and the cover locks in place.
- Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Cooling Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is no Is there a power interruption? refrigeration or • Check the power of other appliances. freezing. Check the power of other appliances. • Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
- Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance contains Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to 'Warm'? a bad smell. • Set the fridge or freezer temperature to a colder setting. Did you put in food with a strong smell? •...
- Page 43 • Press I on the automatic icemaker switch or set ON for the automatic icemaker button on the control panel. (For more details on how to use, visit LG Electronics website or use your smart device.) Is the temperature of the freezer compartment set too high? •...
- Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water does not come The supply valve may be turned off. (For Plumbed models Only) out. • Open the water supply valve. • Check if the fridge compartment temperature is too cold, as the water filter can freeze and block the water flow to the dispenser.
- Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Condensation & Frost Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is condensation Did you store hot food without cooling it first? inside the appliance or • Cool the hot food first before putting it inside the fridge or freezer. on the bottom of the vegetable drawer Did you leave the appliance door open? cover.
- Page 46 The inside lamp in the Lamp failure appliance does not • Close the door and re-open. If the lamp does not turn on, please contact turn on. the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not attempt removal of the lamp.
- Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance is noisy Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled? and generates • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. abnormal sounds. Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall? •...
- Page 48 • Spare parts referenced in Regulation EU 2019/2019 are available for 7 years (only door gaskets are available for 10 years). • To purchase spare parts, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre or our website at www.lg.com.
- Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE • Regulation EU 2019/2019, valid from 1st March 2021, is related to the Energy Efficiency classes by Regulation EU 2019/2016. • For more information about the energy efficiency of the appliance, visit https://ec.europa.eu and search using the model name (valid from 1st March 2021). •...
- Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Informaiton Product Information Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010 Trademark LG Electronics Model GML8031** Category 7 (Fridge-freezer) Energy efficiency class Annual energy consumption “XYZ” [kWh per year], based on standard test results for 24 hours Actual energy consumption will...
- Page 51 Memo...